I was lucky enough to get time off to go home to the South Florida area for Christmas. Well, lucky to be able to witness the crazy that is my family in person. With that in mind, let’s list some of the great beers I had and perhaps throw in a great quote or two from my family.
Cigar City beers are finally appearing in the DC area. The brewery is located in Tampa, Florida area. This beer was full of flavor with notes of nutty coffee profile. However, it was very light which gives you the darker flavors you want for the holidays, but easy to drink. It was perfect for a Floridian who wants to enjoy the holidays even when it’s 80 degrees on Christmas.
Parental Unit
The male parental unit liked this beer. The male parental unit also told me when I brought home cookies made from scratch based on my grandma’s recipe that the cookies were dry. He then ate almost all of the cookies while I was at the beach.
It’s an interesting take on the witbier style. I didn’t get the cleaning product flavor that always seems to occur when I drink a wheat style beer. For real, around mid-palate usually I get this Pinesol character. Anyways, great citrus notes with a hint of lime and some spice.
Parental Unit
The male parental unit liked it, but this is also not his favorite style. At some point during the visit a heated discussion emerged of whether my dad should date if my mom were to die. She ends the debate by stating, “No skanks.”
Here’s another perfect beer for a Floridian who wants malty, toffee flavors in a lighter format. I loved the flavor and slight hoppy notes on the finish.
Parental Unit
He dug this one. We both like more malty flavors.
We visited my grandparents on Christmas day. They always have something to say about my life, my weight or just about anything. One of my favorite past anecdotes from my grandfather involves me suggesting he participate in a class in which he would write his autobiography. He responded very negatively. I asked why he wouldn’t be interested and he responded, “because I can’t remember all the ladies’ names.”
Unfortunately, it was a very brief trip home over the holidays. This made it difficult to see friends and visit breweries like Funky Buddha or Wynwood Brewing Company. Well that and not having a car unless I borrow my parent’s car.
